by Aida Azadeh | Jan 2, 2025 | Education & Awareness, Therapies & Approaches, Trauma & PTSD, Treatment Programs & Levels
Key Takeaways: Trauma therapy can help people process painful experiences, manage symptoms, and rebuild emotional safety. Treatment may include CBT, EMDR, DBT, holistic therapies, medication support, and personalized planning. Addressing trauma, mental health,...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Awareness Events & Initiatives, Education & Awareness, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders
Key Takeaways: Seasonal depression often returns during the same part of the year and may cause persistent sadness, fatigue, sleep changes, isolation, and reduced motivation. Symptoms that interfere with work, relationships, or daily responsibilities may require...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Education & Awareness, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders
Overcoming the Stigma Around Mental Health Addressing mental health issues can be challenging, largely because of the stigma involved. Even with growing awareness, numerous people still hesitate to seek assistance, fearing judgment or being misunderstood. The stigma...
by Tatyana Saffo | Jan 2, 2025 | Addictions, Education & Awareness, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders, Trauma & PTSD
How Trauma Can Influence Substance Abuse The trauma survives, extending beyond the physical effects of a person’s spiritual trauma caused by bad events. Neglect of trauma in medical treatment can lead to serious consequences. It is often forced on individuals who...
by Aida Azadeh | Oct 2, 2024 | Education & Awareness, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders, Trauma & PTSD
Key Takeaways: Trauma and addiction often overlap because substance use can become a way to cope with emotional pain, fear, shame, or unresolved past experiences. Treating addiction without addressing trauma can leave major relapse triggers in place, which makes...
by ppcmidwest | Oct 2, 2024 | Addictions, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders
The Role of Mindfulness in Substance Abuse Recovery Key Takeaways: Mindfulness creates space between a trigger and a reaction, helping people recognize cravings and choose responses that support sobriety. Brief practices such as focused breathing, grounding,...
